- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Anger management
About Constance
Constance Guthrie, LMSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and parenting challenges. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical steps parents can use right away.
Constance keeps sessions focused on everyday problems and realistic goals. She listens first, then helps people identify small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions often include simple skills for managing strong emotions and reducing overwhelm.
Background and approach
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses client-centered methods that follow the person's lead and build on existing strengths. Mindfulness and dialectical skills often appear in session as short exercises for staying grounded.
Constance trained in social work and holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential. She has seven years of clinical experience and works with adults and young adults on parenting-related concerns among other issues. She practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.
People who choose her can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental style and clear, doable tools to try between meetings. She encourages collaboration on goals and adjusts methods to fit each person's life and needs.
What Constance works with
Everything Constance lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Constance helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Constance lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for parenting and emotional regulation
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the client uncover strengths and priorities to guide change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle parenting stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and day-to-day life. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something isn't working.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and build rapport. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing tracking between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around school, work, and caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Constance
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns like self-esteem and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens closely, follows the person's lead, and offers concrete skills to manage emotions and daily stressors.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a master's in clinical social work and has seven years of experience working in clinical settings with adults and young adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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